Proposal Writer Job at Navitas in Herndon
Navitas, Herndon, VA, United States, 22070
Job ID#: 24-5006
Location: Herndon, VA 20171 (Hybrid)
Who We Are:
Since our inception back in 2006, Navitas has grown to be an industry leader in the digital transformation space, and we’ve served as trusted advisors supporting our client base within the commercial, federal, state and local markets.
What We Do:
At our very core, we’re a group of problem solvers providing our award-winning technology solutions to drive digital acceleration for our customers! With proven solutions, award-winning technologies, and a team of expert problem solvers, Navitas has consistently empowered customers to use technology as a competitive advantage and deliver cutting-edge transformative solutions.
What You’ll Do:
The Technical Writer will support the Business Development team and will primarily support our proposal operation. You will be responsible for creating, editing, and managing technical content for business development efforts, including proposal content, white papers, and marketing collateral. The ideal candidate combines technical understanding with exceptional writing skills and experience in federal or commercial business development.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Write, edit, and format proposal responses in compliance with RFP, RFQ, and RFI requirements.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop clear, concise, and persuasive narratives.
- Tailor content to align with the client’s goals, objectives, and evaluation criteria.
- Create technical documentation, case studies, resumes, and past performance summaries for inclusion in proposals.
- Maintain a repository of reusable content for future use.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including business development, capture management, and technical SMEs, to gather input and ensure accuracy.
- Ensure that all written content meets compliance requirements, formatting guidelines, and quality standards.
- Review and edit content to ensure consistency, clarity, and adherence to branding standards.
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in technical writing, in a business development or proposal environment.
- Experience working with federal and/or commercial proposals is highly desirable.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with proposal processes is a plus. (e.g., Shipley Methodology, APMP Certification).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat.
Equal Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Navitas Business Consulting is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Navitas Human Resources.
Navitas is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Navitas.